WORKSHOPS WITH LISA PETERSEN
Christchurch, April 10th, 11th & 12th, 2015
ABOUT LISA
FRIDAY 10TH, 6PM-9PM
Lisa Petersen is a Yoga Teacher, Therapist, Somatic
Movement Educator and teacher in Body Mind Centering
SHIFTING GEARS:
SLOW DOWN AND ENJOY THE RIDE
based in Ireland. With over a decade’s teaching experience
In this workshop, we will explore how to bring balance and steadiness to the nervous
and a BSc. (Hons) in Communications, Lisa is known for
to free the spine, change muscular tone and alternately stimulate and soothe the organ
her clarity, presence, humour and passion. Lisa co-teaches
system. We will explore how to orchestrate the breath to liberate prana and the
best techniques for mental clarity and focus. The results are a feeling of peace, lightness,
workshops in Yoga, Somatics and Embodied Anatomy
internationally. She originally trained at Vivekenanda Kendra,
India’s most reputable Yoga Therapy Hospital.
and inner calm.
The workshop will include a brief lecture, asana, restorative, somatic and meditative
practices. Enjoy 3 hours to deeply rest and restore your energy reserves.
Her style is personable and enriched by a deep
understanding of experiential anatomy, alignment and
Suitable for students from all streams of yoga with over one year practice.
movement patterns. Her classes and workshops are
innovative and authentic as she guides her students
SATURDAY 11TH APRIL, 2015, 10AM-1PM
FUNDAMENTAL FOUNDATIONS:
BUILDING STABILITY, COHESION AND INTEGRITY IN YOGA
discipline and freedom. Lisa sees Yoga as a living, breathing,
evolving art, science and technology. Her other passions
include a life-long fascination with the workings of the
body-mind, salsa and tango.
This workshop explores how to consciously engage the support of gravity to allow a
buoyant rebound into space. This action, called yielding creates impeccable alignment
the optimum conditions for breathing to happen. In particular, we will look at how the
relationship from the feet to the pelvis in standing poses creates an intrinsic stability
which allows the spine become long and light. We will also explore how the act of
conscious yielding relates to the breath.
This workshop will include some lecture, guided movement enquiry, applied
experiential anatomy, yoga asana, slow vinyasa and breathwork. Suitable for
students from all streams of yoga with over one year practice.
SATURDAY 11TH APRIL, 2015, 2.30-4.30PM
HOW TO DEVELOP PERFECT POSTURE:
THE ART OF EASE
Picture a women gracefully balancing a large jar of water on her head. To carry such a
heavy weight she has to have a perfectly aligned spine and strong postural support
muscl es. Your back is designed to hold you up, keep you mobile, and allow you do all
the things you love doing. Yet, many people develop bad postural habits and back pain
as they age. So, how can you get back on track and stay there? The key to lasting
recovery is to address the root cause of your symptoms and learn how to use your brain
to change your body.
Somatic exercises unite modern neuromuscular science with ancient wisdom. In this
workshop, you will learn simple, easy exercises to engage your brain and release tight
muscles wherever and whenever you want. The result is a feeling of ease and tall,
graceful posture.
This workshop is suitable for all ages and movement levels. No previous experience
is required.
When we practice yoga from an interior perspective,
the body becomes mindful and the mind becomes embodied
— DONNA FARHI —
WORKSHOPS WITH LISA PETERSEN
Christchurch, April 10th, 11th & 12th, 2015
SUNDAY 12th April, 10AM-1PM
THE FLUID BODY:
MEDITATION IN MOTION
parts of their body, and anyone who wants to put a spring in their step and a
smile on their face. The teachings will include a lecture, guided and freeform movement enquiries, embodied anatomy, asana and vinyasa.Suitable for students from all
streams of yoga with over one year practice.
SUNDAY 12th April, 2.30-4.30PM
THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WALKING:
FINDING YOUR GROOVE
Somatics Motto
It took 4 million years of evolution for man to learn to walk upright. So why do so
many of us have problems in our feet, knees, hips, and lower backs ? To solve the
puzzle, it helps to understand that we organize movement though a process
called patterning.
Movement patterns integrate and co-ordinate neuromuscular action. As they
become entrained in our nervous system, we develop movement habits, which
like many other habits can be positive or negative. In Yogic philosophy we call
patterns or ways of organizing ourselves so we can move about in the world with
poise and ease.
cutting-edge science grounded in ancient wisdom. Discover how to translate your
‘yoga body’ into your ‘everyday body’ and discover the ease, poise and lightness
students. It is suitable for all ages and movement levels. No previous experience
is required.
VENUE
Russley Golf Club & Function Centre
428 Memorial Ave
PO Box 14-045
Christchurch, New Zealand, 8053
FEES
$295
Friday night $75.00
Saturday and Sunday each $125.00
Whole weekend $295
REGISTRATION AND DETAILS
Please contact: Front Desk @ Flow Hot Yoga
Telephone number: (03) 348 8889
Email address:
PAYMENT
Payment by direct debit to ANZ Bank
Account Name: Flow Hot Yoga Ltd
Account No: 060829018015400
Please make sure that you have your name on
the payment and reference Lisa Peterson
WHAT TO BRING
1 x Yoga mat, 1 block, 3 x wool blankets (Iyengar style)
1 x bolster, 1 x gertie ball if possible, 1 x strap.
When we practice yoga from an interior perspective,
the body becomes mindful and the mind becomes embodied
— DONNA FARHI —